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Paving project begins at Tilford Elementary
Beginning Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 29, a portion of the Tilford east driveway will be paved. Due to the construction, our bus loading and unloading routines will need to be a...
Patriot Tour roars into town with motorcycle escort
If you forgot that the Patriot Tour was arriving on Saturday, you had a reminder of its arrival, with the roar of all the bikes and the sirens that escorted the tour into town. Several bikers from aro... Auditor Speaks to local Kiwanis Club, Answers What is a naked ballot and more
With more than 20 questions sent to the Auditor by the local Kiwanis club the Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel took time out of her day to answer and educate the listeners about voting. She talked ... ITC Midwest Supports Derecho Response with Disaster Relief Funding
Grants provided to support human services, tree replanting As many Iowans continue to recover from the severe damage caused by the August derecho, ITC Midwest is committing $75,000 in disaster re...
Round Up for Hope receives local support and raises funds
It’s October! It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation is taking this opportunity tothank the Vinton Fareway and Farmers Saving Bank & Trust ... Fire Prevention Week 2020 Style
Because of COVID and the precautions this year, fire prevention education took place outside the classroom at Tilford Elementary this year. The children were taught the usual fire precautions in educa... Better Together missing donations
Tonight we share a post we never thought we’d have to.When we started Better Together, it was important for us to remain in the community we’ve grown up in and love. We love our sense of togethern...
Homecoming Parade brings a touch of normal and a bit of fun
After months of canceling every activity that we're all used to participating in, the Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade was a welcome return to a bit of normalcy. Kicking off promptly at 6:00 p... Homecoming parade kicks off Tonight’s (Thursday) Activities!
Thursday, Oct. 1st: Homecoming Parade starts at 6:00 PM at 4th Street & B Ave.The following events are all held at the Karr Athletic Complex -Pep Rally is at 6:45 PM Homecoming Coronation Ceremony...
Top 5 Finalists for the Homecoming Court Selected
The 2020 Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Court has been [sel]ed. The Queen candidates from left to right are: Madi Atkinson Chloe Tharp Aza Swayzer Emma WileyClarissa CarolanKing candidates from left to ...